Sunday, September 18, 2011

Thinking about buying a GPS navigation system. Can I write it off on my taxes?

I work as a college admission counselor, and travel to community colleges twice a week. I would like to get a GPS navigation system, as I've discovered that I lack an inner compass and frequently get lost (my atlas has been helpful, but it is dangerous to consult it while driving). I would think that 90% or more of my usuage of this product would be business related, but I don't know if I would be able to write this off since I'm not self-employed. Any thoughts?|||if you're not self employed - doubtful you can expense it - just chalk it up to it helping you be more efficient in your job|||Thanks. Bummer, but thanks.

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|||Out of pocket expenses for your job must be for your employer's convenience, not your convenience.





This sounds like it is for your convenience. Sorry, in my opinion, no deduction.|||Any un-reimbursed employee expenses are deductible! But the question is; is it an employee expense? Can you prove that when it seems to be for your own convenience? I doubt that!

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